COUNTRY INFORMATION
Greece is located in Europe’s Balkan Peninsula. It’s rich history and culture have greatly influenced the arts, politics, sports and other facets of Western society. Despite Greece’s economic crisis and a handful of bailouts, the nation does remain one of the world’s most popular tourist spots. This is due to the beautiful mountainous landscapes and Greek islands. If you’ve volunteered in Greece, we’d love to hear about your experience. Please let us know which organization you signed up with, what your trip was like, and if you’d recommend the program to others.

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A Drop in the Ocean

A Drop in the Ocean’s purpose is to provide immediate and direct aid to refugees. This is done by coordinating volunteers to travel to our destinations in Greece. Aid workers assist with providing services and activities in the camps and in our community centres. The tasks are constantly changing, depending on the needs of the various … Continue reading A Drop in the Ocean

Mobile Info Team

Mobile Info Team supports refugees and asylum seekers in Greece with vital information and assistance for the full duration of their asylum procedure. We fight for their right to know and to make informed decisions. We empower them by giving them an overview of their rights, obligations and options, preventing them from taking unnecessary risks … Continue reading Mobile Info Team

I AM YOU

I AM YOU is a nonprofit working with people who have fled war and persecution. We envision a world awakened to a common humanity and strive to be the force leading the way as a global grassroots movement, sparking compassion through field work, volunteering, and dialogue. Visit Site

ShowerPower

The harrowing circumstances in camp Moria and the neighbouring Olive Grove were the motive to found ShowerPower. ShowerPower provides warm and clean showers in a cosy home environment. It is a place where women and children can feel safe and can take a break from the horrific camp life. Hot tea, fresh fruit and soup are … Continue reading ShowerPower

Med’Equali Team

We are a medical NGO consisting of a team of volunteers from different countries who provide medical care to refugees in Greece.We are working on Samos, one of the islands where refugees fleeing to Europe arrive. Here we provide primary health care, which is otherwise often difficult to access. Visit Site

WaterShed Foundation

Water & Sanitation We focus on practical solutions for the water, sanitation and hygiene needs of displaced people. Technical Support We We provide practical, technical and engineering support for other organisations working with displaced people. Shelter We focus on helping to provide adequate and dignified accommodation for displaced people. Fundraising & Finance We We act … Continue reading WaterShed Foundation

Corfu Donkey Rescue-Voluntourist Tested

Our greatest concern is the well-being of our donkeys. At Corfu Donkey Rescue we do everything possible to give the donkeys a peacefu life and a retirement in dignity. Therefore we bought a piece of land that is beautifully located in the nature, surrounded by olive trees and the mountains of Corfu. Visit Site

Campfire Innovation

Officially constituted as a Greek NGO in November 2016, the ideology behind Campfire Innovation began formulating more than a year earlier, on the islands of Greece. Campfire Innovation was inspired by humanitarian aid volunteers who, at the peak of the crisis, sat around campfires on the islands while waiting for boats of refugees to arrive. … Continue reading Campfire Innovation

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